The IN List 2025: Jul 28 - Aug 3
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These events are all accurate at the time of posting, but be sure to call ahead or check vendor websites/socials before heading out.
Monday | Jul 28
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Book Besties: Summer Edition: 5-6pm. Grades 6-12.
Avon Library Events: 498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
Friends’ Book Sale: 10:30am-12pm. Shop bargains on books.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Music & Movement: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschoolers. Interactive story time.
Trivia at Nigh Brewing: 7pm. Free. 2067 Hadley Rd., Plainfield.
Tuesday | Jul 29
Avon Library Events: 498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
Club 512: Auction: 5-6:30pm. Grades 5-12. Bring library books you’ve accumulated and bid on all sorts of great items like tickets, books, candy and more.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Amazing Artists: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschoolers. Interactive story time.
Avon Farmer’s Market: 4-7pm. Avon Hendricks Regional Health parking lot. Free to attend.
Trivia Tuesday: 7-9pm. Central Normal Tap, Danville. Free to play.
Wednesday | Jul 30
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
DONUT Panic!: 4:30-8pm. Grades 6-12. Stop by the library after school to grab a free donut.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Tiny Tinkerers: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschoolers. Interactive storytime.
Camouflage Critters: 1-3pm. McCloud Nature Park, North Salem. All ages. Hike to explore nature and search for camouflage critters. Free.
Plainfield Farmer’s Market: 4-7pm. Plainfield Friends Church lawn.
Summer Fun Run/Walk: 4:30-6:30pm. Talon Stream Park, Plainfield. Fundraiser that supports the Parks Foundation of Hendricks County. $35/person or $100 for a family of 4. Register here.
Pittsboro Farmer’s Market: 5:30-7:30pm. Scamahorn Park, Pittsboro. Free to attend.
Watermelon Wednesday at Oinking Acres: 6-8pm. Oinking Acres Farm Rescue & Sanctuary, Brownsburg. Visit with the animals and feed the pigs from the fence- bring whole watermelons, cucumbers, apples or cheerios. $16.25 admission.
Sips & Succs: 6:30-8pm. Pecar Nature Center, Avon. Ages 10+. Hands on workshop to create a succulent arrangement while enjoying a yummy non-alcohol drink. All materials included. $20.
Live Trivia at Rush Off Main: 7-9pm. 5767 N Green St., Brownsburg. Free to play!
Thursday | Jul 31
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
DONUT Panic!: 4:30-8pm. Grades 6-12. Stop by the library after school to grab a free donut.
Crouching Tigers Cubs: 4:30-5pm. Ages 2.5-6. Class is packed with fitness, character development, martial arts, self-defense, safety and games.
Crouching Tigers Cubs: 5-5:30pm. Ages 2.5-6. Class is packed with fitness, character development, martial arts, self-defense, safety and games.
Crouching Tigers TIGERS: 5:30-6:30pm. Ages 5-8. Class is packed with fitness, character development, martial arts, self-defense, safety and games.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
STEAM Station: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschoolers. Learn, read and explore through STEAM concepts.
Crafty Creations: 1-3pm. McCloud Nature Park, North Salem. All ages crafting experience. Free.
Brownsburg Farmer’s Market: 4-7pm. Brownsburg Town Hall green. Free to attend.
North Salem Farmer’s Market: 5-8pm. Downtown North Salem. Free to attend.
Steve Trent Acoustic: 6-8pm. The Locale, Brownsburg. Enjoy dinner and listen to live music.
Music Bingo: 7-9pm. Pinheads & Alley’s Alehouse, Brownsburg. Chance to win prizes. Free to play.
Friday | Aug 1
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
First Chapter Friday: Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer: 4:30-5:30pm. Ages 6-11.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Critter Feeding: 12-1pm. Pecar Nature Park, Avon. Children can learn about animals and feed them. $5.
Indiana State Fair: 9am-10pm. Indiana State Fairgrounds (1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis). Children 5 and under are free. General admission tickets are $14. Buy advanced parking online here for $9.
First Friday Night’s Cruise-Ins: 5-9pm. Downtown Danville square. Walk around and look at classic cars. Free.
Happiest Hour: 6-7pm. The Rejoicing Vine Winery, Indianapolis. Wine, milk, appetizers for free.
Dude Perfect: Hero World Tour: 7pm. Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Tickets required, purchase here.
Chris Stapleton’s All American Road Show: 7:30pm. Ruoff Music Center. Tickets required, purchase here.
The Secret Garden: 7:30pm. Hendricks Live! Plainfield. Tickets required, purchase here.
Movie Night at White River State Park: 8pm. All ages. Watch the Pixar movie “Cars” outdoors. Bring a blanket or chairs. Movie begins at dusk. Will be moved inside to Indiana State Museum Great Hall if it rains. Tickets start at $7.18, purchase here.
Kroger Symphony on the Prairie- Let’s Sing Taylor- An Unofficial Live Tribute Band: 8pm. Connor Prairie, Fishers. Tickets required, purchase here.
Teen Night: 8-10pm. Urban Air, Plainfield. Ages 13+. Access to the entire park for $23.99.
Saturday | Aug 2
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
PAWS to Read: 11am-12pm. School age children, tweens. Practice reading with a licensed therapy dog. Registration required for a 15 minute time slot.
Danville Library Events: 101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.
Back to School Luau: 3-4pm. Teens. Snow cones, decorate your own bucket hat, games, and more.
Danville Farmer’s Market: 8am-12pm. Danville Square. Farmer’s Market season is back! Free to attend.
Indiana State Fair: 9am-10pm. Indiana State Fairgrounds (1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis). Children 5 and under are free. General admission tickets are $14. Buy advanced parking online here for $9.
Alpaca Yoga: 9-10am. Montrose Farms Alpaca Ranch, Brownsburg. Bring a mat and sunscreen. $30.
Farmer’s Park-Et: 9am-2pm. W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park. Local vendors and artisans selling fresh produce, homemade goods and more. Free to attend.
Rock the Park Music Festival: 6-9pm. Avon Town Hall Park. Ages 21+. 3 live bands, beer garden, food trucks, foam pit, grown up bounce houses and more! Tickets required.
Movie Night in the Park: 7pm. Scamahorn Park, Pittsboro. Bring blankets and chairs to watch the movie Mufasa: The Lion King on the big screen! Free popcorn. The Wandering Bee and Fillers food truck available for food and drink purchases. Movie will start shortly after sunset. Free.
The Secret Garden: 7:30pm. Hendricks Live! Plainfield. Tickets required, purchase here.
Chris Stapleton’s All American Road Show: 7:30pm. Ruoff Music Center. Tickets required, purchase here.
Kroger Symphony on the Prairie- Let’s Sing Taylor- An Unofficial Live Tribute Band: 8pm. Connor Prairie, Fishers. Tickets required, purchase here.
Sunday | Aug 3
Indiana State Fair: 9am-10pm. Indiana State Fairgrounds (1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis). Children 5 and under are free. General admission tickets are $14. Buy advanced parking online here for $9.
Indianapolis Indians vs Toledo Mud Hens: 1:35pm. Victory Field, Indianapolis. Kids eat free Sunday. Tickets required, purchase here.
The Secret Garden: 2:30pm. Hendricks Live! Plainfield. Tickets required, purchase here.
Art in the Open: Enchanted Brushes and Caps: 2-4pm. Ages 18+. Avon Town Hall Park shelter. Guided painting session with local artist Sherri Weir. Light snacks provided. If rain, will move inside to Avon Town Hall Chambers. $35/person. Register here.
